Private Castle Tours in Austria: The 4 We Would Book

1.Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $193Our pick

Explore Salzburg with a private licensed guide in your choice of six languages. Choose two to six hours for Mirabell Gardens, Mozart sites, Kollegienkirche, St. Peter’s courtyards, Salzburg Cathedral, and Fortress Hohensalzburg. The six-hour option adds a funicular ride and castle museums.

“The detailed and insightful history of the city. Time needs to be designated for a short rest and snack or lunch”

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2.3 Castles & Wine Private Tour in Wachau Valley (incl. Melk Abbey)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $416Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with guide Jenny and a private driver visiting Klosterneuburg Abbey, Dürnstein, the Wachau Valley, and Melk Abbey. The day includes hotel pickup, private transport, the Klosterneuburg Treasury, bottled water, and a tasting at a family winery. Lunch is extra, and the private format allows some itinerary changes.

“We had a wonderful time getting out of Vienna and see the area along the Danube. We spent the day with Cozy in a private tour - driver, guide, and us. PIckup and dropoff at our hotel was perfect. The drive was comfortable as well as informative. We received a lesson on the history of the area accompanied by maps and pictures. We drove out the Melk. An amazing monastary/castle. Our guide supplemented the Kelb tour guide with extra details and background. Then drove on to Durnstein. We walked the streets accompanied by our guide again getting a great review of the history of the town. Next was lunch and…”

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3.Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $197

Choose a 2 to 6-hour private Salzburg walk with an English-speaking guide. See Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s birthplace, the cathedral, Kollegienkirche, St. Peter’s courtyards, and, on the longest option, Hohensalzburg Fortress with funicular tickets. Guides include Sabine, Heidi, Igor, Marwan, and Bernhardt.

“Amazing guide IgorVery knowledgable Even with torrential downpour we saw some great sights Would definitely book again!”

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4.Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $247

Meet your private guide in Salzburg’s Old Town for a 2-hour fortress visit or a 4-hour tour with the cathedral and Mozart sites. You’ll ride the funicular to 506 meters, enter all fortress areas, and see the Princes’ Chambers, Golden Hall, museums, and mountain views. Guides may include Marouan or Heidi.

“Diese Tour hat uns super gefallen. Unser Guide Heidi hat ein grosses Wissen und ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen.”

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